Bernard Reverdy Sancerre Blanc
75 cl
/
12.5% Vol
A Sauvignon Blanc, whose vines average 25 years of age. Intense and fruity nose with aromas of citrus, exotic fruits and mineral overtones. Fresh, dry with green fruits and white flowers. Near perfect balance.
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Intense nose of white flowers, white fruit, peach and mineral overtones
Palate
On the palate the same flavours found on the nose are delicately balanced by a beautiful structure and a continuous freshness. The final impression is very agreeable and persistent.
Colour
Pale golden robe, with golden highlights
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75 cl
Grape Variety
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol %
12.5%
Style
Dry
Estate/Producer
Domaine Reverdy, Bernard et Fils
Country
France
Region/AOC
Loire Valley/ Sancerre
Vintage
2022
Making Techniques
October harvest at optimal maturity. Slow fermentation process at low temperatures.
Closure
Cork
Food Matching
Food Matching
Shellfish, crab, lobster
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Guide Hachette
2015 - Gold Medal
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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